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APPLICATION DEADLINES

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ONLINE APPLICATION

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

Autumn

Aug 15

Sep 1

Winter

Nov 15

Dec 1

Spring

Feb 15

Mar 1

Summer

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Remember, several items are required to complete your application, and items such as transcripts and letters of reference often take several weeks to arrive. NOTE: Your application will not be reviewed for admission until all materials have been received.

Applying for admission to the Master of Nursing program is a two-part process requiring application to the University of Washington Graduate School and submission of required supplemental materials to the Master of Nursing program.

Step One: Apply to the UW Graduate School

Step Two: Submit Official Transcripts and Supplemental Materials

Submit one official transcript from every college attended directly to the UW Tacoma Nursing.

The following items are submitted via the online UW Graduate School application process. If any of the supplemental materials listed below were not submitted online, they must be sent directly to UW Tacoma Nursing.

A current résumé: describe all RN work experience, with dates and positions and provide a brief description of responsibilities, including evidence of leadership in practice. If applicable, describe experience related to chosen program area of interest. Identify professional involvement, awards, volunteer work, publications, and/or committee membership.

Statement of goals to address the following:

*Your essay is meant to convey information about why you are pursuing a graduate nursing degree, why you are choosing your desired area of study, and how your graduate experience is necessary for reaching your professional goals.